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William Dobell Drawings: Auction Prices

Australian · 1899–1970

ArtSell has recorded 38 auction results for William Dobell drawings between 2009 and 2026, of which 32 sold (84% sell-through). Prices realised range from $84 to $12,980, with a median of $756 across 32 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $12,980 for “An important Mid 1930s London Sketch Book” at Davidson Auctions in 2024.

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  1. William Dobell, Army Recruits Training and Builders c., 1941-44, pencil, pen and ink on paper
    Army Recruits Training and Builders c., 1941-44
    Drawing · Paper
    14.5 x 22.5cm (31 x 38cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 35
    A$700≈ $505≈ £373≈ €435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. William Dobell, Oxen, 1933, pencil on paper
    Oxen, 1933
    Drawing · Paper
    24.5 x 34.5cm (41.5 x 51.5cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 71
    A$1,200≈ $862≈ £640≈ €740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. William Dobell, Male Nude, pencil on paper
    Male Nude
    Drawing · Paper
    16.5 x 21cm (36.5 x 42cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 61
    A$450≈ $323≈ £240≈ €277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. William Dobell, Study of a Woman, Pencil
    Study of a Woman
    Drawing
    9.5x6.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1064
    A$120≈ $84≈ £63≈ €73HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. William Dobell, London, 1932, pencil and chalk on paper
    London, 1932
    Drawing · Paper
    13 x 17cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 56
    A$1,400≈ $911≈ £669≈ €785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. William Dobell, Men Working, New Guinea, Ink & Wash
    Men Working, New Guinea
    Drawing
    11x15.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 152
    A$500≈ $321≈ £240≈ €286HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–1,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. William Dobell, (6), Pencil, Pen & Ink, Brushed Ink
    (6)
    Drawing
    20x12.5cm (sheet, average)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. William Dobell, Boy in Three-quarter Profile, Pencil
    Boy in Three-quarter Profile
    Drawing
    32x27cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 32
    A$300≈ $188≈ £146≈ €174HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. William Dobell, (3), Pen & Ink (3)
    (3)
    Drawing
    20.5x16.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 29
    A$275≈ $173≈ £134≈ €160HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. William Dobell, Two Studies on One Sheet, Sir Winston Churchill, Pen & Ink
    Two Studies on One Sheet, Sir Winston Churchill
    Drawing
    20x13cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 28
    A$1,000≈ $628≈ £486≈ €580HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  11. William Dobell, Studies of a Woman, and Abstract Sketches, Pen & Ink
    Studies of a Woman, and Abstract Sketches
    Drawing
    24.5x17.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  12. William Dobell, Sketches of the Artist's Cocker Spaniel, Pen & Ink
    Sketches of the Artist's Cocker Spaniel
    Drawing
    23.5x19cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 24
    A$500≈ $314≈ £243≈ €290HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  13. William Dobell, Sketch Book, c.1950/60s, Pen & Ink, Ink & Wash
    Sketch Book, c.1950/60s
    Drawing
    23x17.5cm (sheets)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 22
    A$2,000≈ $1,256≈ £972≈ €1,160HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  14. William Dobell, Men Working, New Guinea, Ink & Wash
    Men Working, New Guinea
    Drawing
    11x15.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$1,000–2,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  15. William Dobell, An Important Mid 1930s London Sketch Pad, Pencil, Pen & Ink
    An Important Mid 1930s London Sketch Pad
    Drawing
    18x13cm (sheets)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 18
    A$6,500≈ $4,082≈ £3,158≈ €3,770HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–7,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  16. William Dobell, Study of a Bearded Man, Pencil
    Study of a Bearded Man
    Drawing
    29.5x24cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 19
    A$600≈ $389≈ £312≈ €366HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  17. William Dobell, Sir Robert Menzies, Pencil
    Sir Robert Menzies
    Drawing
    32x27cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 18
    A$550≈ $357≈ £286≈ €335HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  18. William Dobell, (3), Pen & Ink (3)
    (3)
    Drawing
    20.5x16.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 17
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  19. William Dobell, An important Mid 1930s London Sketch Book, Pencil, Pen & Ink
    An important Mid 1930s London Sketch Book
    Drawing
    22.5x18cm (sheets)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 3
    A$20,000≈ $12,980≈ £10,403≈ €12,186HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  20. William Dobell, The Artist's Cocker Spaniel, Pen & Ink
    The Artist's Cocker Spaniel
    Drawing
    18.5x24cm (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 2
    A$600≈ $389≈ £312≈ €366HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  21. William Dobell, Study of an Unknown Woman, London Period, c.1930s, Ink & Wash
    Study of an Unknown Woman, London Period, c.1930s
    Drawing
    22x17cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 101
    A$2,000≈ $1,314≈ £1,045≈ €1,203HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  22. William Dobell, (7), Blue Ballpoint Pen (5) Pencil (2)
    (7)
    Drawing
    11.5x19cm each (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 298
    A$1,200≈ $767≈ £601≈ €703HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  23. William Dobell, (7), Blue Ballpoint Pen (5) Pencil (2)
    (7)
    Drawing
    11.5x19cm each (sight)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 158
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  24. William Dobell, Odette 1933, 1933, ink and wash on paper
    Odette 1933, 1933
    Drawing · Paper
    25.5 x 16.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 70
    A$3,436≈ $2,572≈ £1,960≈ €2,317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Menzies ↗
  25. William Dobell, The Burglar, 1930s, Pencil
    The Burglar, 1930s
    Drawing
    33.5x19cm (fragment)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 236
    A$300≈ $212≈ £160≈ €188HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  26. William Dobell, Una Storia di S. Nicolò da Bari,' 1937 - sketch after Lorenzo Monaco (Siena 1370-1425), Ink
    Una Storia di S. Nicolò da Bari,' 1937 - sketch after Lorenzo Monaco (Siena 1370-1425)
    Drawing
    4x9.5cm (image) 22.5x13.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 235
    A$300≈ $212≈ £160≈ €188HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  27. William Dobell, An Original Sketch for the 1943 Archibald Prize Winning Portrait of 'Mr Joshua Smith, Pencil
    An Original Sketch for the 1943 Archibald Prize Winning Portrait of 'Mr Joshua Smith
    Drawing
    22.5x16.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 232
    A$5,000≈ $3,529≈ £2,661≈ €3,125HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–6,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  28. William Dobell, Man with Guitar, 1943, ink on paper
    Man with Guitar, 1943
    Drawing · Paper
    14 x 10cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 87
    A$6,000≈ $4,653≈ £3,303≈ €3,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,000–1,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
  29. William Dobell, Self Portrait, Pen & Ink
    Self Portrait
    Drawing
    10x15.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 42
    A$550≈ $393≈ £301≈ €333HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  30. William Dobell, She Carries Herself so Badly 1937, 1937, ink and wash on paper
    She Carries Herself so Badly 1937, 1937
    Drawing · Paper
    16.5 x 12 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 160
    A$3,172≈ $2,222≈ £1,790≈ €1,981Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  31. William Dobell, Odette 1933, 1933, ink and wash on paper
    Odette 1933, 1933
    Drawing · Paper
    25.5 x 17 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 159
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  32. William Dobell, (Nude Boy), crayon on paper
    (Nude Boy)
    Drawing · Paper
    24.5 x 33 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 208
    A$3,172≈ $2,424≈ £1,984≈ €2,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Smith & Singer ↗
  33. William Dobell, Portrait Sketches, pencil and ink on paper
    Portrait Sketches
    Drawing · Paper
    13 x 17.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 25
    A$600≈ $562≈ £353≈ €421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$700–900View at Leonard Joel ↗
  34. William Dobell, Sketch for Helena Rubenstein Portrait, pencil on paper
    Sketch for Helena Rubenstein Portrait
    Drawing · Paper
    22.0 x 18.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 123
    A$1,227≈ $1,201≈ £792≈ €933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗
  35. William Dobell, Study for a Portrait of Jacqueline Crookston c1940, c1940, pencil on paper
    Study for a Portrait of Jacqueline Crookston c1940, c1940
    Drawing · Paper
    22.0 x 16.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 77
    A$900≈ $810≈ £495≈ €556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$900–1,200View at Menzies ↗
  36. William Dobell, Dog Study II c1940, c1940, pencil on paper
    Dog Study II c1940, c1940
    Drawing · Paper
    22.0 x 16.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 76
    A$840≈ $756≈ £462≈ €519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$900–1,200View at Menzies ↗
  37. William Dobell, Dog Study I c1940, c1940, pencil on paper
    Dog Study I c1940, c1940
    Drawing · Paper
    22.0 x 16.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 75
    A$840≈ $756≈ £462≈ €519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$900–1,200View at Menzies ↗
  38. William Dobell, Sketch for Helena Rubenstein Portrait, pencil on paper
    Sketch for Helena Rubenstein Portrait
    Drawing · Paper
    22.0 x 18.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 74
    A$1,920≈ $1,728≈ £1,056≈ €1,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–3,000View at Menzies ↗

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